WINTER LIGHTS EVENT CALENDAR 2015-16

Friday, November 27 Grand Illuminations 6pm-9pm – Join The Elizabethan Gardens and Southern Bank for the opening celebration of WinterLights, a spectacular twenty-two night event of holiday lights and sights. Find holiday warmth and charm inside and out with festive food and drink in the “Embellished” Hall, and cozy fire pits on the Great Lawn as well as seasonal gift shop and plant sales. Funded in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Non-Members: Adults $15, Youth (ages 6-17) $9, Youth (5 and under) $7. Members/Friends: Adults $11, Youth (ages 6-17) $8, Youth (5 and under) $6. For info or details, call 252-473-3234. Last tickets sold at 8:15pm.

Saturday, December 5 A Holiday Feast at The Elizabethan Gardens – Seating at 5:00 pm, 6:00pm and 7:30 pm. Enjoy the spirit of the season and the sights of WinterLights with this unique dinner holiday buffet. Enjoy local amazing culinary delights with this all you can eat dinner buffet of chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, assorted cakes, appetizers, rolls, drinks and more will make this holiday feast a memorable one. After or before see the incredible WinterLights. Dinner after the tour and just think no dishes to wash- how perfect is that? Dinner seating is at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Prices are Adults $15 Youth 12 and under $8. Guests must have purchased tickets for WinterLights, guests may not attend the dinner only. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Monday, December 7 Ladies’ Night at The Gardens 5pm-7pm- Help Santa pamper you this season by stopping in The Gardens for this unique event. Our sales associates will help you compile your wish list of items in our store so Santa can pick out the perfect gift. Champagne and light fare compliment this casual and fun shopping affair accompanied by some welcome surprises designed to rejuvenate and relax you. Door prizes and discounts. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

December 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23, 26,30 (Wednesdays thru Saturdays) January 2,8,9,15,16,22,23 (Fridays and Saturdays) WinterLights from 6pm-9pm – Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Seasonal gift shop and plant sales coincide. Adults $11, Youth (ages 6-17) $9, Child (5 and under) $6. Extended passes available. Last tickets sold at 8:15pm. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

Saturday, December 12 The Art of Centerpieces 10am-12pm- Decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant centerpiece that is uniquely yours! An Instructor will share with you their skills. The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the base, greening pins and cuttings. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Light refreshments will be served. This program sponsored by Dominion Power, proud sponsor of our educational programs. Members: $20, Non-members: $25. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Monday, December 14 Ladies’ Night at The Gardens 5pm-7pm – Help Santa pamper you this season by stopping in The Gardens for this unique event. Our sales associates will help you compile your wish list of items in our store so Santa can pick out the perfect gift. Champagne and light fare compliment this casual and fun shopping affair accompanied by some welcome surprises designed to rejuvenate and relax you. Door prizes and discounts. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Tuesday, December 15 The Art of Centerpieces (Dinner provided) 5pm-8pm – Have dinner with us while you create something beautiful at the same time. Come on! You deserve a break to enjoy the holidays. Let us cook and you can decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant centerpiece that is uniquely yours. Let an instructor share with you their skills in the Art of Centerpieces. The Gardens will provide the base, greening pins and cuttings. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home. Class size is limited to 25. This program sponsored by Dominion Power, proud sponsor of our educational programs. Members: $35, Non-Members: $40. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Saturday, December 19 The Perfect Holiday Wreath 10:00am-1:00pm – Decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant holiday wreath that is uniquely yours! An Instructor will share with you their skills. The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the base, greening pins and cuttings. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home. Class size is limited to 25 participants. This program sponsored by Dominion Power, proud sponsor of our educational programs. Light refreshments will be served. Members: $25, Non-members: $30. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Saturday December 19 Dinner with Santa 6pm-9pm – Enjoy the spirit of the season, the sights of WinterLights and this unique dinner buffet and Santa! Catch the ear of the man in the red suit and enjoy culinary delights will be provided. A family meal, one-on-one time with Santa, tickets to see WinterLights and no dishes to wash- how perfect is that? A professional photographer will offer candid photos for purchase. Menu: Chicken , Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Sweet Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Assorted Cakes, Appetizers, Rolls, drinks and more. Dinner seating is at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Members/Friends: Adults $35, Youth $20. Non-Members: Adults $40, Youth $25. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Saturday, December 19 This Day Has Gone to the Birds 10:00am- 2:00pm – Young hatchlings ages 6-12 years are invited to spend an afternoon going bird- crazy. Kids will hear the story Merry Christmas, Merry Crow by Kathi Appelt – a wonderful tale of a treasure-gathering crow. This bird finds treasures wherever he flies and ends up decorating a tree with found items. After story time kids will enjoy making bird feeders from things like an orange to a pine cone and create edible ornaments for birds. Children will learn about local birds found in the gardens and their natural habit. Kids will enjoy a healthy lunch and watch a movie about birds. Parents enjoy an afternoon of free time. Participation limited to 20. This program sponsored by Dominion Power, proud sponsor of our educational programs. Members: $10, Non-Members: $15. Lunch and snack served. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Saturday, December 19 WinterLights with Santa presented by Southern Bank 6pm-9pm – Kids come see Santa just before the big day to make certain he has his instructions! Admission to WinterLights is required. Stroll enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open- air fire warms the Great Lawn. Also enjoy seasonal gift shop and plant sales. Adults $11, Youth (ages 6-17) $9, Child (5 and under) $6. Last tickets sold at 8:15pm. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

Saturday December 26 WinterLights Thank You Santa presented by Southern Bank 6pm-9pm – Santa has authorized The Gardens to be his official collector of thank you notes. You must drop off your letters before 9pm to guaranteed next day delivery to the North Pole. PS – don’t forget to thank the reindeer too for their hard work. Admission to WinterLights is required. Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor as well as fantastical displays of peacocks, butterflies, deer and other garden creatures is a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Also enjoy seasonal gift shop and plant sales. Adults $11, Youth (ages 6-17) $9, Youth (5 and under) $6. For info or details, call 252-473-3234. Last tickets sold at 8:15pm.

Monday, December 28 Kids Craft Day 10am-2pm – Let the children enjoy the seasonal displays while you rest from the holidays. This is a special day for children ages five to eleven with arts and crafts activities, healthy snacks, lunch, story time and a special stroll through The Gardens and WinterLights. Make sure they bring their coats. Space limited to 30 children. This program sponsored by Dominion Power, proud sponsor of our educational programs. Members/Friends are $15; Non-members $20. For info or details, call 252-473-3234.

January 2,8,9,15,16,22,23 (Fridays and Saturdays) WinterLights from 6pm-9pm – Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Seasonal gift shop and plant sales coincide. Adults $11, Youth (ages 6-17) $9, Child (5 and under) $6. Last tickets sold at 8:15pm. Extended passes available. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

The Elizabethan Gardens is located adjacent to The Lost Colony's Waterside Theatre and Fort Raleigh National Historic Park on Roanoke Island nestled near North Carolina's Outer Banks. The gardens are open year-round, seven days a week except certain holidays.